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title: "Second Hyperscale Cloud Services"
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# Second Hyperscale Cloud Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cde7e83e-0618-4cc2-9fa5-837d4a1e234a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the awarding stage for the "Second Hyperscale Cloud Services" contract, valued at approximately £38.4 million. This strategic agreement focuses on IT services, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the CPV 72000000 category. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2023 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026, covering delivery across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and more. Procured via a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the tender process involved key deadlines, including a tender period ending on 17 January 2023.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale IT services, particularly those experienced in cloud hosting solutions. Although not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, well-established companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive cloud services stand to benefit greatly. The DWP, located in Blackpool, will collaborate with Computacenter (UK) Ltd, a large-scale supplier known for their robust IT infrastructure solutions, ensuring the successful implementation of the contract objectives.

## Notice

Strategic agreement for DWP's 2nd Hyperscale Cloud Hosting service (This contract includes one 12 month extension, capped at a value of PS7.1m)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef4af5d-c78e-4407-be1d-d5da6fe6cf52 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,412,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,608,217 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPUTACENTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef4af5d-c78e-4407-be1d-d5da6fe6cf52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef4af5d-c78e-4407-be1d-d5da6fe6cf52
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f19d07e-1781-4cb5-9d13-39b068046e5b
  Redacted contract

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